Thank you for your comments and input. I can see making the hood pivot mount adjustable. If I build another one of these I should do that.
I only mentioned the name because I don't want people thinking that I'm taking credit for work I didn't do.
I purchased the LS engine 10 or more years ago in NH. I can't find the paperwork. I don't think I would get through the NY registration process with out it. So, I purchased an inexpensive 5.3 engine from a friend of mine that does a lot of LS work and custom makes wiring harnesses. It's been rebuilt. He's making me that harness and will tune the engine.
The 5.3 engine intake is too tall to fit under my hood bulge. And the
oil pan is too deep for the ground clearance I need. So, I'm installing the Camaro pan and intake from my LS1 on the 5.3.
I'm going to have to build the headers for the LS engine. I've ordered a kit to do that. This will be my first attempt at that!
I've been working on brackets and details on the frame. I've mounted the radiator. I ended up going back to a larger radiator. The electric fan will mount engine side. The inlet and outlet are facing towards the front of the car. There is clearance under the hood for this.
The fuel tank mounts are in. The seat mounts are in. The Ebrake system is in. I made a torque arm that mounts the pinion. It bolts to the transmission crossmember and trans tunnel. I made a driveshaft safety hoop. The transmission mount is in. The pedal mounts are in. The steering shaft is in.
The only thing left to do on the frame is the rear upper shock mounts. I'm doing that tomorrow. Then everything comes apart for final welding.
I have the body and hood upside down. I've been cleaning up the underside and getting ready to fiberglass the backside of the mods that I've made. It's going to be warm here for a few days. I expect to finish that by Friday night.
Man there is a lot to do!
